² When we had boarded a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, intending to sail to ports along the coast of Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us.^(A)

¹⁶ When we entered Rome,^[a] Paul was allowed to live by himself with the soldier who guarded him.^(A)

Paul’s Ministry Unhindered

³⁰ Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him,

¹⁸ Pray^(A) at all times in the Spirit^(B) with every prayer and request, and stay alert^(C) with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. ¹⁹ Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness^(D) the mystery of the gospel. ²⁰ For this I am an ambassador^(E) in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should.